Income requirement for K1?

[Cherieish 0]

Can anyone help me work out what the income requirement is for the Affadavit of Support? I thought it was something like 100% of poverty level, then you have to make 125% of poverty level... after two years when you lift conditions? Or do you have to make 125% when you apply for AOS (right after you marry, right?) Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Also, if I have a child from a previous relationship but his father declares him as his dependant on his taxes, he doesn't count in my family size, right?

[Anh map 2,098]

Any minor children are typically considered in your household count for the affidavit of support no matter the custodial considerations.

Most embassies/consulates use the 125% amount for K visa petitions as they will be held to that standard at adjustment of status.

See this page on the London Embassy website about meeting the public charge provision. >>> http://london.usemba...faffidavit.html

Edited May 17, 2011 by Anh map

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

All minor children are usually counted because should something happen to your ex, you will be responsible for their welfare.

Technically, it is 100% for the I-134 for the K1 visa, then 125% for the I-864 for the AOS. But because AOS comes so soon after entry to the USA/ marrying, most embassies apply the 125% guideline for issuing visas.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Can anyone help me work out what the income requirement is for the Affadavit of Support? I thought it was something like 100% of poverty level, then you have to make 125% of poverty level... after two years when you lift conditions? Or do you have to make 125% when you apply for AOS (right after you marry, right?) Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Also, if I have a child from a previous relationship but his father declares him as his dependant on his taxes, he doesn't count in my family size, right?

It is 100% for family visas. You must show and affidavot of support for the visa to be issued and AGAIN for the AOS. ALL children count in your family size regardless of IRS considerations or where they live. Unless they are over age 18 AND emancipated, they count. Misrepresenting your famly size can be grounds for visa denial.

You will be required to show you can support your husband again after marriage for the AOS. (shortly after marriage) You do not need to show an affidavit of support for the Removal of Conditions 2 years after the first green card is issued.

[C Med 14]

Does anyone know what the poverty level is so that I can do some calculations?

[Anh map 2,098]

Does anyone know what the poverty level is so that I can do some calculations?

Look at the form I-864P for the income amounts. You can find a link below in my signature.

[C Med 14]

Look at the form I-864P for the income amounts. You can find a link below in my signature.

Thanks, that was a great help!